John F. Forrest Military person

John Franklin "Jack" Forrest (June 20, 1927-May 27, 1997) was a 1949 graduate of the United States Military Academy and a career U.S. Army officer and combat commander during the Korean War and Vietnam War era.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Forrest Jack
Birth date	June 20, 1927
Birth place	Mexia Texas
Date of death	May 27, 1997
Place of death	Colorado Springs Colorado

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Silver Star Combat Infantryman Badge Air Medal
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War
military branch	United States Army
military command	4th Infantry Division First United States Army 1/2nd Armor Division 3/187 Infantry Regiment
service start	1949
service end	1983